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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.24, 800.66 and 367.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.24, 800.66 and 367.47 is: 507.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.24 : 800.66 = 367.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.24/800.66 = 367.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.24x = 800.66 × 367.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.24x = 294,218.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,218.53/580.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.06

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